"I hear what they said about John wanting to serve his country, but I think serving his family should be first at this time."
Exactly. While I have no love for this Doofus, and wouldn't vote him in as my local Dog Catcher, if I were to plan a 'political strategy' for myself were I in his shoes, it would be this:
1. Step out of the 2008 race and care for my wife and kids.
2. Adjust to being a widower with the kids coming first above all.
3. After the kids are grown, or he remarries and they again have a stable "Mom" in their life then...
4. Renew my political career.
Good Lord. It's not like the guy "needs" to work. And it's not like the country can't survive without him. A one-term Senator? A failed VP bid? John? No. One. Wants. You. Stay home where you belong.
Do we want a man like this serving as President? One who can't even set priorities for himself, let alone a nation? Yikes!
I don't think this guy sees any further ahead than the current reflection in his compact mirror while he checks his hair. *Rolleyes* Me, me, me, me, ME!
And it's not like the country can't survive without him.
Really, I'd like to let Mr Edwards know that this country does not need him that badly. He really has an ego! The best thing for this country is for families to take care of each other especially in hard times such as when a spouse has an incurable illness or when you have a 6 and 8 year old who really are not able to fully support themselves no matter how much you try to make yourself believe it.